Buhari Awards N200M To Nigerian Team For Triumphs At The 2022 Commonwealth Games.

• Confers on them national honor 

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the awarding of a national honor to Team Nigeria, whom he referred to as “our heroes and heroines” of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

President Buhari who welcomed the team to the State House on Thursday, also ordered the release of cash prizes totaling N200 million to the contingents.

He said that twelve times the world stood still as the nation’s ‘green-white-green’ was hoisted and the National Anthem recited over the wins by the team Nigeria.

Buhari stated in a series of tweets, “35 times we made it to the podium.” #TeamNigeria made that possible. They brought us glory & honour. On behalf of the entire nation, I say, THANK YOU! #Birmingham2022

“We celebrate every one of them, and say a big THANK YOU for registering Nigeria’s name in the global world of champions, at the Commonwealth Games 2022 #Birmingham2022 and at the World Athletics Championships 2022 #WCHOregon22.

“Tobiloba Amusan, our dear World Champion; Ese Brume, Blessing Oborodudu, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, Taiwo Liadi, Ikechukwu Obichukwu, Bose Omolayo, Favour Ofili, Nasiru Sule, Ifechukwude Ikpeoyi, Ebikewenimo Welson, Hannah Reuben, Elizabeth Oshoba — all gold winners!

“Your outstanding performances in recent times are consistent with the determination of a nation always yearning for excellent performance. You all, members of Team Nigeria have ignited the spirit for victory in Nigeria. I am very pleased.

“The many giant strides witnessed in the Sports Sector are worthy of commendation.” I commend the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare and his team for the numerous and sustained successes that have been recorded under this administration”.